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TEACHING IN RIVER ENVIRONMENTS (FLAT WATER)
OED3TRE
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop knowledge, understanding and experience of flat water river environments in order to safely conduct outdoor environmental education experiences. Students will apply and extend technical paddling skills, and examine pedagogy, environmental interpretation, and group management skills relevant to teaching in flat water river environments.
FacultyFaculty of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorChristopher Townsend
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites OED2REF (Flat and Open) and OED2OLB, or subject co-ordinator approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Book of Readings | Prescribed | N/A | MEDIA SERVICES, LA TROBE UNIVERSITY, BENDIGO. |
| Readings | Canoeing : safety guidelines | Prescribed | Ministry of Education (1991) | VICTORIA. |
| Readings | Water in Australia: resources and management. | Prescribed | Smith, D.I. (1998) | MELBOURNE: OUP |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChristopher Townsend
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 8.0 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 2,000-word assignment | 50 | |
| 2,000-word assignment | 50 | |
| Practical Work | Hurdle requirement: satisfactory participation and performance in practical work | 0 |